Our mission is to turn clean air into an incentive.

Our initiative was inspired by the story of Ella Kissi-Debrah, who was the first person to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. We want to create a future where air pollution is not only managed by mere guidelines, but with effective solutions. There can be no safe level of air pollution, and our aim is to create devices making it easier for everyone to adopt filtration solutions.

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, where air quality can be 5 times worse than outdoors. 2.3 Million people die every year due to indoor pollution and even more are affected by various serious diseases.

Despite the well-documented dangers of particulate matter, the absence of stringent legislation is conspicuous . Most countries lack adequate measures, often settling for mere guidelines rather than actionable standards.

The technology to filter particulate matter and ensure the cleanest possible air already exists. However, the lack of industry incentives and high energy costs associated with current filter media based technology, makes it difficult for higher grade filtration to become the norm.

Better filtration quality typically comes with higher upfront as well as operational and maintenance costs. 80% of a filter’s lifetime cost comes from its energy usage and only 20% from its upfront cost. This creates a difficult balance between good indoor air quality and energy usage, where less cost is typically preferred.

At Vox Aeris, we're dedicated to turning particulate matter reduction into an incentive by minimizing the operational costs associated with filters.

Our focus is on developing air filtration technology that aligns with these urgent needs, offering solutions that prioritize health without sacrificing efficiency or increasing maintenance costs.

We are an early stage company, currently validating our market research and developing our technology. If you are interested in joining the team, advising or learning more, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Selene Sarı

Founder

Team

Selene Sarı is an aerodynamicist and design engineer from Turkey. She blends engineering precision with creative design.

She received her degree in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA, where she initiated and created the Formula SAE team’s first aerodynamic package and team. She optimized electric vehicle aerodynamics and HVAC systems in Los Angeles, intertwining external design with engineering function.

Recieving two master’s degrees in Innovation Design Engineering from Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, with distinction, further shaped her interdisciplinary approach.

Selene had previously co-founded an ERDF-backed millifluidics company and an interdisciplinary design studio in London. She recently started Vox Aeris which has been recognized with several awards and grants, with a vision to bring clean air to as many people as possible.

Advisors

  • Dr. Sermet Sezigen

    Advisor

    Dr. Sezigen is an associate professor at the University of Health Sciences in Turkey, under the Department. of Medical Defense advising on the suppression of air pollutants.

  • Tushar Narula

    Business Advisor

    Tushar has a background in management and holds a master’s degree from the Imperial College Business School. He recently joined the team as an advisor to help guide the business plan and marketing for Vox Aeris.

  • Orestis Neokleous

    Technical Advisor

    Orestis is an electronics and software engineer from Cyprus, holding 3 masters degrees. He brings his electronics hardware expertise as well as software experience for the prototyping of Vox Aeris.

  • Priyanshu Mukhopadhyay

    HCD Advisor

    Priyanshu is an expert in the field of Communication Design with extensive consulting experience. He helps Vox Aeris with human centered design as well as branding strategy.

  • Seb Tam

    Industrial Design Advisor

    Seb is an accomplished designer with a background in architecture and experience in various firms from Hong Kong to London. He brings his industrial design and prototyping expertise to Vox Aeris.

  • Dr. Neil Harris

    FFF Grant Mentor

    Professor Harris is a Professor of Atmospheric Informatics Cranfield Environment Centre. He is a mentor as part of the Future Frontiers Fund grant given by Cranfield until August 2024.